Serving 534 students in grades 6-8, Jerry Zucker Middle School Of Science ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 534 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jerry Zucker Middle School Of Science ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Jerry Zucker Middle School Of Science's student population of 534 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
534 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jerry Zucker Middle School Of Science ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jerry Zucker Middle School Of Science is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1054 out of 1095 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
35%
12%
Black
53%
32%
White
9%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jerry Zucker Middle School Of Science's ranking?
Jerry Zucker Middle School Of Science is ranked #1054 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Jerry Zucker Middle School Of Science often compared to?
Jerry Zucker Middle School Of Scienceis often viewed alongside schools like C. E. Williams Middle School For Creative And Scientific Art by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Jerry Zucker Middle School Of Science?
534 students attend Jerry Zucker Middle School Of Science.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Jerry Zucker Middle School Of Science students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jerry Zucker Middle School Of Science?
Jerry Zucker Middle School Of Science has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jerry Zucker Middle School Of Science offer ?
Jerry Zucker Middle School Of Science offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Jerry Zucker Middle School Of Science part of?
Jerry Zucker Middle School Of Science is part of Charleston 01 School District.
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